Media Center Paraprofessional
at Jenison Public Schools, Jenison, United States
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- 27 October 2026, on a public job listing
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District Elementary Jenison Secretarial and Paraprofessional Unit Position Job Title: Media Center Paraprofessional Location: District - Elementary Class: III - Starting Range: $18.96 per hour Terms of Employment: 29.75 hrs./week - School Year Employee Application Process: A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at www.jpsonline.org) Summary The Media Center Paraprofessional supports the daily operation of the elementary media center by assisting students and staff, maintaining the library collection and catalog, supporting classroom visits and reading initiatives, and providing a welcoming, organized, and functional learning environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment for students, staff, families, and community members. Assist students with selecting high-interest, developmentally appropriate, and "just-right" reading materials based on student needs and teacher input. Support classroom media center visits, including: read-alouds, book selection, independent reading, and library skills. Support identified at-risk students with access to appropriate reading materials and resources. Manage small-group sessions specifically for students receiving reading interventions, ensuring they have access to appropriate texts. Maintain the media center collection, including shelving, organizing, repairing, processing, cataloging, and inventorying materials. Perform circulation duties, including checking materials in and out, maintaining patron accounts, monitoring lost materials, and sending overdue notices. Utilize and maintain accurate information within the Alexandria Library Cataloging System, including collection and patron records. Organize, inventory, and distribute Book in a Bag resources, including decodable readers and phonemic awareness materials. Maintain an orderly and functional media center, including physically rearranging furniture, books, and learning spaces to accommodate student and group needs. Assist with student supervision and media center use. Provide informal instruction and assistance with library and research skills as appropriate Assist with the coordination of parent/community volunteers. Operate and troubleshoot common media center technology, including projectors, Apple TV, audio systems, desktop computers, and related equipment. Collaborate with teachers and media staff to support instructional goals and student learning. Maintain accurate and detailed records related to media center operations. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or District Media Coordinator. Qualifications & Skills Possess a passion for children's and young adult literature. Enthusiastic advocate for youth reading and literacy development. Ability to read aloud in a dynamic and engaging manner. Ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community members. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities with frequent interruptions. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally. Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support the changing needs of students and the media center. Ability to effectively utilize computer applications and library/media technology. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position. Notice of Nondiscrimination The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The District's Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.
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